## Stalwart Defense *You excel at aiding your allies in battle. When an opponent attempts to strike one of them, you make a quick, distracting motion to ruin the foe's efforts.* **Prerequisite:** [[Combat Reflexes]], [[Hindering Opportunist]], base attack bonus +9 **Benefit:** When an opponent you threaten attempts a melee attack against one of your allies, you can give up one of your attacks of opportunity to attempt an aid another action to aid your allies AC.